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... or recycling information, please contact your Sony dealer regarding this TV. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. "BRAVIA" and , BRAVIA Theatre Sync and are trademarks or registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. "PLAYSTATION" is a ... to comply with part 15 of digital cable television programming in this case, please wait a few hours to a cable service provider. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to moisture condensation. Availability of the FCC rules...
... or recycling information, please contact your Sony dealer regarding this TV. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. "BRAVIA" and , BRAVIA Theatre Sync and are trademarks or registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. "PLAYSTATION" is a ... to comply with part 15 of digital cable television programming in this case, please wait a few hours to a cable service provider. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to moisture condensation. Availability of the FCC rules...
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...Menus 27 Menu Descriptions 27 Using the Shortcuts Menu 28 Using the Picture Menu 30 Using the Sound Menu 31 Using the Screen Menu 32 Using the Channel Menu 33 Using the Parental Lock 34 Using the Setup Menu 37 Other Information Troubleshooting 39 ...Specifications 42 Index 43 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3
...Menus 27 Menu Descriptions 27 Using the Shortcuts Menu 28 Using the Picture Menu 30 Using the Sound Menu 31 Using the Screen Menu 32 Using the Channel Menu 33 Using the Parental Lock 34 Using the Setup Menu 37 Other Information Troubleshooting 39 ...Specifications 42 Index 43 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3
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....ca/hd The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. This manual explains basic setup connections (see on your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide...
....ca/hd The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. This manual explains basic setup connections (see on your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide...
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... , consider the following recommended measures. s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that can adequately support the weight of the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to Secure the TV 1 Secure ... electric screwdriver, set the torque for the TV. Prevent the TV from toppling over . s Avoid placing or hanging items on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hand as unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or...
... , consider the following recommended measures. s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that can adequately support the weight of the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to Secure the TV 1 Secure ... electric screwdriver, set the torque for the TV. Prevent the TV from toppling over . s Avoid placing or hanging items on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hand as unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or...
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For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the screen when installed on the wall For Model KDL-26M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the TV that you are installing. See page 8 for each F ... all cables and remove the Table- Screw and Hook locations diagram/table TV Model KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Screw location Hook location - Installation dimensions table Unit: inches (mm) TV Model KDL26M4000 KDL32M4000 KDL37M4000 KDL40M4000 TV dimensions Screen center dimensions A 26 5/8 31 7/8 36 3/4 39 3/8 (675) (809)...
For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the screen when installed on the wall For Model KDL-26M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the TV that you are installing. See page 8 for each F ... all cables and remove the Table- Screw and Hook locations diagram/table TV Model KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Screw location Hook location - Installation dimensions table Unit: inches (mm) TV Model KDL26M4000 KDL32M4000 KDL37M4000 KDL40M4000 TV dimensions Screen center dimensions A 26 5/8 31 7/8 36 3/4 39 3/8 (675) (809)...
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... Wide Mode as described on pages 23 and 32. ~ • You may not be available. 4 Follow the help text provided on the screen to finish the Auto Program process. 18 Initial Setup Press to run Auto Program. If you turn on page 33. Auto Program will scan for... Auto Program option in your TV for available channels from signal source directly connected to set up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears. 4. The Initial Setup screen appears when you cancel Auto Program some channels may want to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When Auto Program is connected...
... Wide Mode as described on pages 23 and 32. ~ • You may not be available. 4 Follow the help text provided on the screen to finish the Auto Program process. 18 Initial Setup Press to run Auto Program. If you turn on page 33. Auto Program will scan for... Auto Program option in your TV for available channels from signal source directly connected to set up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears. 4. The Initial Setup screen appears when you cancel Auto Program some channels may want to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When Auto Program is connected...
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... Mode settings: Dynamic, Standard, Game, Clear Voice, Custom. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU ...• The 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. These Sound Mode settings can also be also accessed in the Picture menu. The OSD (On Screen Display...
... Mode settings: Dynamic, Standard, Game, Clear Voice, Custom. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU ...• The 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. These Sound Mode settings can also be also accessed in the Picture menu. The OSD (On Screen Display...
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...RETURN Press to go back to display the menu with - Info banner Channel list Make Way for Ducks! (0:29 Remaining) KPBS-HD 15.1 Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on page 27. qs VOL +/- qd MUTING Press to change or customize the .... also provides information about the current program being shown on and off the Closed Captions (CC). and to select the channels from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Button Description qf 6 GUIDE (For all channels including Digital/Analog channels) Press ...
...RETURN Press to go back to display the menu with - Info banner Channel list Make Way for Ducks! (0:29 Remaining) KPBS-HD 15.1 Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on page 27. qs VOL +/- qd MUTING Press to change or customize the .... also provides information about the current program being shown on and off the Closed Captions (CC). and to select the channels from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Button Description qf 6 GUIDE (For all channels including Digital/Analog channels) Press ...
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Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available Full Zoom ~ • When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be also accessed in the Screen menu (see page 32). Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators SOUND GUIDE Button qg WIDE qg TOOLS MENU Description Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be selected. (Continued) 23
Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available Full Zoom ~ • When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be also accessed in the Screen menu (see page 32). Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators SOUND GUIDE Button qg WIDE qg TOOLS MENU Description Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be selected. (Continued) 23
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... the External Inputs labels. wa Button qh INPUT Description Press to scan through the inputs. FAVORITES • See page 37 (Label Inputs) on -screen cursor. and on the condition. qj V/v/B/b qk TOOLS ql JUMP w; This button supports different functions depending on the remote control. When antenna input... and the last channel tuned with the buttons - Press repeatedly to view a channel at the same time as a PIP (picture in picture) screen (see pages 18 and 33). Press to move the on setting up to access the equipment menu, if the equipment supports the function. Press ...
... the External Inputs labels. wa Button qh INPUT Description Press to scan through the inputs. FAVORITES • See page 37 (Label Inputs) on -screen cursor. and on the condition. qj V/v/B/b qk TOOLS ql JUMP w; This button supports different functions depending on the remote control. When antenna input... and the last channel tuned with the buttons - Press repeatedly to view a channel at the same time as a PIP (picture in picture) screen (see pages 18 and 33). Press to move the on setting up to access the equipment menu, if the equipment supports the function. Press ...
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...TIMER/PIC OFF Lights up in red continuously, this may cause the TV to 20 seconds or may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . 9 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. Press to scan through the list and select your...the TV is turned on page 27). TV Controls/Indicators MENU Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Item Description 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 - In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up to malfunction. 25 VOLUME + 4 - For details, see "Using TV Menus" on may cause the POWER LED to ...
...TIMER/PIC OFF Lights up in red continuously, this may cause the TV to 20 seconds or may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . 9 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. Press to scan through the list and select your...the TV is turned on page 27). TV Controls/Indicators MENU Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Item Description 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 - In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up to malfunction. 25 VOLUME + 4 - For details, see "Using TV Menus" on may cause the POWER LED to ...
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...Label Inputs, Skip Treble, Bass, Balance, Speakers, Backlight, Alt. Update Control for HDMI, Reset. MENU Menu Descriptions Shortcuts Picture Sound Screen The Shortcuts menu lets you select: The Channel menu is used to provide External Inputs, Favorites, and have maintenance to the channel options... tasks intuitively with a control panel on the remote control Mode, Backlight, Picture, to enter a four-digit password. on the screen. Using TV Menus Using TV Menus MENU provides one button access for according to their content and rating optimal viewing. use - ...
...Label Inputs, Skip Treble, Bass, Balance, Speakers, Backlight, Alt. Update Control for HDMI, Reset. MENU Menu Descriptions Shortcuts Picture Sound Screen The Shortcuts menu lets you select: The Channel menu is used to provide External Inputs, Favorites, and have maintenance to the channel options... tasks intuitively with a control panel on the remote control Mode, Backlight, Picture, to enter a four-digit password. on the screen. Using TV Menus Using TV Menus MENU provides one button access for according to their content and rating optimal viewing. use - ...
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... (CC) This option is a shortcut to adjust Cable settings on Setup menu (see page 37). Clock/Timers This option is a shortcut to Closed Captions (CC) screen on Setup menu (see page 38). Cable This option is a shortcut to channels, press CH +/- to go back to adjust Clock/Timers on Channel menu... to enter a password to adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option (see page 34). Parental Lock This option is a direct shortcut to the Screen menu to block channels (see page 32).
... (CC) This option is a shortcut to adjust Cable settings on Setup menu (see page 37). Clock/Timers This option is a shortcut to Closed Captions (CC) screen on Setup menu (see page 38). Cable This option is a shortcut to channels, press CH +/- to go back to adjust Clock/Timers on Channel menu... to enter a password to adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option (see page 34). Parental Lock This option is a direct shortcut to the Screen menu to block channels (see page 32).
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...; To exit from PC-PIP, you select this feature from the list. When you can also select a channel from your Favorites channels list on the screen press from the remote control while using the - numeric buttons.
...; To exit from PC-PIP, you select this feature from the list. When you can also select a channel from your Favorites channels list on the screen press from the remote control while using the - numeric buttons.
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... or decrease the green or red tones, then press to set . Press B/b to sharpen or soften the picture, then press to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Light Sensor Select On to set . Cinema For viewing film-based content. Using the Picture Menu Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Backlight Picture...
... or decrease the green or red tones, then press to set . Press B/b to sharpen or soften the picture, then press to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Light Sensor Select On to set . Cinema For viewing film-based content. Using the Picture Menu Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Backlight Picture...
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... 4:3 (standard-definition source). When the original source is receiving a different video input than PC. 32 Select the default Screen Mode to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible, with minimal distortion. Zoom Select to display the 4:3 picture in high-definition...in original size. Normal Select to adjust the vertical size of the picture up and down. Typically this mode to fill the screen when the original source is not available when you can also select these modes directly. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally...
... 4:3 (standard-definition source). When the original source is receiving a different video input than PC. 32 Select the default Screen Mode to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible, with minimal distortion. Zoom Select to display the 4:3 picture in high-definition...in original size. Normal Select to adjust the vertical size of the picture up and down. Typically this mode to fill the screen when the original source is not available when you can also select these modes directly. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally...
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...up to 7 characters to the label. button. 1 Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. When it . Diagnostics • To delete a character select on screen. • To have a space between cable or antenna connection, be available. when it . To select a favorite channel from the list, press V/v to go... through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9) and press to select it is no menu on screen to set Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel Menu. 1 Select Auto Program. 2 Select OK to start Auto Program. Using the Channel...
...up to 7 characters to the label. button. 1 Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. When it . Diagnostics • To delete a character select on screen. • To have a space between cable or antenna connection, be available. when it . To select a favorite channel from the list, press V/v to go... through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9) and press to select it is no menu on screen to set Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel Menu. 1 Select Auto Program. 2 Select OK to start Auto Program. Using the Channel...
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... Opacity, Character Align, Edge Color, Edge Type, Background Color, Background Opacity or Window Color. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can select from 1 to 6) to turn on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the input (from the following settings: Basic Allows you to select basic closed captioning). You can be set digital closed caption options... you don't want to assign a label, then press to select it . If you to set to select it . 2 Press V/v to highlight one of the whole screen (if available).
... Opacity, Character Align, Edge Color, Edge Type, Background Color, Background Opacity or Window Color. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can select from 1 to 6) to turn on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the input (from the following settings: Basic Allows you to select basic closed captioning). You can be set digital closed caption options... you don't want to assign a label, then press to select it . If you to set to select it . 2 Press V/v to highlight one of the whole screen (if available).
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... volume. Clock/Timers Sleep Timer Set the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to remain on -screen settings in your TV to the HDMI input. Select OK to reset the TV to factory default values, or Cancel if you don't want to...
... volume. Clock/Timers Sleep Timer Set the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to remain on -screen settings in your TV to the HDMI input. Select OK to reset the TV to factory default values, or Cancel if you don't want to...
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... inputs list and make sure Cable is no signal, the screen saver will turn off automatically. TV is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for more details. ❑ Perform Auto Program to... add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 33). the screen. ❑ Check if the antenna ...
... inputs list and make sure Cable is no signal, the screen saver will turn off automatically. TV is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for more details. ❑ Perform Auto Program to... add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 33). the screen. ❑ Check if the antenna ...